Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

busted

verb (past tense of ‘bust’)

/ˈbʌstɪd/

Definition

To be caught or discovered doing something wrong or illegal.

Examples

He was busted for speeding on the highway.
The vase was finally busted after the dog knocked it over.
After searching the house, the police busted the criminals hiding in the basement.

Meaning

The term ‘busted’ commonly refers to being apprehended, often in a humorous or informal context. It can also imply that something is broken or non-functional.